Promoting press freedom a priority for Communications Ministry –minister

Rabat, January 5, 2012 (MAP)

Promoting freedom of the press and access to information and developing the Press Code are among the priorities of the Communications Ministry, said, on Thursday in Rabat, Communications Minister, Spokesman for the Government, Mustapha Khalfi.

Khalfi added, in a press briefing following the government’s first meeting, that the ministry will endeavour to develop institutions enshrined in the Constitution, particularly those dealing with the organisation of the press and media.

The minister said that new measures will be taken aimed at reinforcing press freedom and launching a true dialogue with institutional and professional partners in order to ensure a democratic, free and responsible press.